You can see a working Quantum Computer in IBM's London office
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- IBM's Quantum System One, the first commercial quantum computer, is on display in their Waterloo office.
- Quantum computers leverage quantum physics, allowing qubits to be both 1 and 0 simultaneously, enabling exponentially faster calculations than classical computers.
- Quantum computers require cryogenic cooling to near absolute zero to maintain quantum states, giving them a steampunk-like appearance.
- The IBM Quantum System One is operational and used by companies, though visitors can only view it from outside the office.
- The computer was designed in collaboration with Map Project Office, Universal Design Studio, and Goppion.
- IBM showcased this quantum computer at trade shows in 2019, alongside projects like the autonomous Mayflower II sailing ship.